DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, June 4, 2026
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Oglesby called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m/
2. ROLL CALL – ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
PRESENT: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco ABSENT: None
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A moment of silence was held for invocation. The pledge was led by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
Remove item 6A – Seaside City News.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Lynda Cunningham, Tiffinie Meyers, Nina Beatty, Peter Kaiser, Susan Schiavone
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST AND COMMENTS FROM THE CITY
MANAGER
No updates provided.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. 4TH OF JULY PUBLIC SAFETY OPERATIONAL PLAN
Commander Matthew Doza presented the City’s 4th of July Public Safety Operational Plan, outlining a coordinated Police and Fire Department approach focused on education, enforcement, and community safety. The plan includes public outreach through social media, message boards, PSA videos, letters to prior violators and hotspot neighborhoods, and security recommendations for key parking areas. The City will maintain a zero-tolerance policy for illegal fireworks, enforce the 10:00 p.m.
Safe and Sane fireworks curfew, deploy dedicated enforcement teams including patrol and drone units, use Flock Safety firework detection to identify hotspots, and increase staffing before and during the holiday. The community was encouraged to Packet Page 9
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 8H was pulled from the consent agenda.
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by Council/Agency Member Burks, and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the consent agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM APRIL 16, 2026
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED & FILED
C. APPROVE AND FILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED & FILED
D. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE 2026, AS
ALZHEIMER'S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF
SEASIDE
ACTION: APPROVED
E. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY 4, 2026, AS
INDEPENDENCE DAY IN THE CITY OF SEASIDE
ACTION: APPROVED
F. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF
$3,000.00 FROM BOOSTERS AT RISING STARS TO ASSIST WITH THE
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPENSES FOR TRAVEL TO THE NATIONAL Packet Page 10
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ACTION: APPROVED
G. APPROVE CO-SPONSORSHIP AND FEE WAIVER FROM LOWER
BROADWAY BUSINESSES FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SECOND
ANNUAL SEASIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL
ACTION: APPROVED
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF RETIRED SEASIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9 ZHERO TO SERGEANT
DAVID DILLON FOR ONE DOLLAR
Commander Doza presented a recommendation to transfer ownership of retired Police K9 Zhero to his handler, Sergeant Dave Dylan, for the nominal purchase price of $1, consistent with prior City practice for retired Police Department K9s. K9 Zhero served the City of Seaside from 2020 until his retirement from active patrol in 2024 and remained in the care of Sergeant Dylan following retirement. Commander Doza summarized Zhero’s service record, including apprehensions, perimeter assists, community events, building and vehicle searches, SWAT deployments, and narcotics detection. Staff noted that Zhero retired due to a back injury sustained during a vehicle search. In response to Council questions, staff confirmed that the Police Department’s K9 program is continuing with two current patrol dogs and discussed future opportunities for community engagement, including stuffed replicas of the new K9s.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Lynda Cunningham, Stephanie Spross
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco, and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the sale and transfer of retired Police K9 Zhero.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-52
I. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMMISSIONS
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Thursday, June 4, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4 ACTION: APPOINTED ALICE AGUILLON, NICHOLE MUNOZ, AND DAVENE MYERS
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACTUAL 3.35% ANNUAL
RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR GREENWASTE RECOVERY SOLID WASTE,
RECYCLING, AND ORGANICS COLLECTION SERVICES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-53
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
AMENDMENTS TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
REGEN MONTEREY AND MEMBER AGENCIES FOR SENATE BILL 1383
COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-54
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF DEL MONTE
AVENUE TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FROM TIOGA AVENUE TO THE
BEGINNING OF THE GRANITE ROCK BUILDING FOR THE CLASSIC
PORSCHE EVENT ON AUGUST 10, 2026
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-55
M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT WITH MONTEREY PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR AFTER-SCHOOL RECREATION PROGRAMMING AT THE
DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA DURING
THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-56
N. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A ONE-YEAR MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HOPE
SERVICES FOR PARK AND PUBLIC AREA MAINTENANCE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $158,417.50
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-57
O. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS IN SPECIAL REVENUE FUND ACCOUNT 221-61-20-8184 TO COVER ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLIC SAFETY TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT EXPENSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,709.06
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-58
9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 17.40 OF THE SEASIDE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW ELECTRONIC MESSAGE DISPLAY SIGNS
FOR PLACES OF WORSHIP AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MEETING
FACILITIES ON LOCAL STREETS. THIS ACTION IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(b)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES (FIRST READING -
ROLL CALL VOTE)
Housing and Planning Manager Andrew Myrick presented a proposed ordinance amending Seaside Municipal Code Chapter 17.40 to allow electronic message display signs for places of worship and public and private meeting facilities located on local streets. Staff reviewed the history of the City’s sign regulations, noting that electronic message display signs were historically prohibited and later allowed in limited circumstances, but not on local streets. The presentation summarized existing sign standards, including restrictions related to traffic visibility, proximity to residences, animation, audio, illumination hours, dimming, height, and sign area.
Staff explained that the proposed amendment was prompted by a community request to replace an existing sign with an electronic message display board. The Planning Commission recommended allowing such signs under certain permitting requirements, and staff also recommended limiting signs on local streets to 18 square feet in area and six feet in height. Following Council discussion, the item was referred back to the Planning Commission for further reconsideration.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Meredith Nore, Dianne Nielson, Pastor Harold Lusk, Regina Mason, Pastor Ronald Britt, Catherine Crockett, Virginia House, Lynda Cunningham, Tiffinie Meyers, Darryl Choates, Nichole Munoz, Susan Schiavone, Bessie Nicolades, Tim Couhan
On motion by Council/Agency Member Miller and second by Council/Agency Member Burks, and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to send the item back to the Planning Commission to reconsider.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Thursday, June 4, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 B. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 17.52.230 OF THE SEASIDE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE
MUNICIPAL CODE AND CALIFORNIA LAW REGARDING ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. THIS
ACTION IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 21080.17 OF THE PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE (FIRST READING - ROLL CALL VOTE)
Housing and Planning Manager Andrew Myrick presented a proposed ordinance amending Seaside Municipal Code Section 17.52.230 to align the City’s regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units with current California law. The presentation summarized the purpose and typical characteristics of ADUs and JADUs, noted that the City’s existing ordinance was adopted in March 2023, and explained that subsequent State legislation has further limited local authority over ADU regulations. Staff reviewed the significant proposed changes, including updated size definitions, limitations on denying ADUs or JADUs due to nonconforming zoning conditions, allowance for multiple exempt ADUs, allowance of up to eight ADUs for existing multifamily projects, removal of replacement requirements for eliminated uncovered parking stalls, updated JADU deed restriction language, revised permit processing timelines, and a new appeal process to the Planning Commission. Staff recommended that the City Council approve the proposed ordinance.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
On motion by Council/Agency Member Burks, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the amendment to section 17.52.230 of the Seaside Municipal Code.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
C. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 9.12 OF THE SEASIDE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO CLARIFY NOISE ORDINANCE APPLICABILITY TO PERMITTED USES. THIS ACTION IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION
15061(b)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES (FIRST READING - ROLL CALL VOTE)
Housing and Planning Manager Andrew Myrick presented a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 9.12 of the Seaside Municipal Code to clarify the applicability of the City’s noise ordinance to legally permitted uses. Staff explained that noise is regulated through both the Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 9.12, with the Zoning Packet Page 14
Thursday, June 4, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 7 Ordinance establishing quantitative standards based on decibels, time of day, and location, while Chapter 9.12 addresses nuisance-based noise that may be considered excessive, unnecessary, or unusually loud. The presentation reviewed the criteria used to evaluate noise violations, existing exemptions, and the proposed addition of an exemption for normal noise generated by legally permitted uses. Staff noted that such noise would still remain subject to the City’s quantitative noise standards and recommended approval of the proposed ordinance.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Michael Velasquez, Tiffinie Meyer
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Burks to approve the amendment to chapter 9.12 of the Seaside Municipal Code.
RESULT: 4-1-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: Miller
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRAFFIC ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (TAC) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CHANGING
CONTRA COSTA TO ONE WAY SOUTHBOUND AND APPROVE BY
RESOLUTION TO ADD CONTRA COSTA TO ONE-WAY SOUTHBOUND
STREET LIST IN SMC.10.30.010.B
Junior Engineer Aaron Hahn and Public Works Director/City Engineer Thomas Korman presented the Traffic Advisory Committee’s recommendation to change Contra Costa Street to one-way southbound from Broadway Avenue to Palm Avenue.
Staff reviewed the project background, including the 2022 DKS parking study, prior Traffic Advisory Committee meetings, public noticing to nearby property owners, and the Committee’s recommendation following review of the safety study and proposed parking layout. The presentation noted that the 2022 parking study found existing parking supply generally adequate under current conditions, but identified localized shortages and recommended angled parking on Contra Costa Street with one-way southbound operations as a short-term improvement. Staff presented the proposed circulation and parking layout for the corridor and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution adding Contra Costa Street to the City’s list of one-way southbound streets pursuant to Seaside Municipal Code Section 10.30.010.B.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Tiffinie Meyers, Peggy Hopkins, Darryl Choates, Tim Couhan, Michael Velasquez, Steven Couhan
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Thursday, June 4, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 8 On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Burks to approve the amendment to chapter 9.12 of the Seaside Municipal Code.
RESULT: 4-1-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: Miller
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-59
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMMUNITY SOCIAL
SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM POLICY
City Manager Greg McDanel presented a proposed resolution approving the Community Social Services Grant Program Policy. The presentation reviewed the origins of the grant program, its purpose of enhancing community and social services for Seaside residents, and the history of varying award processes, including competitive requests for proposals and direct Council allocations. Staff explained that the proposed policy was developed in response to Council’s desire for a clearer and more predictable framework to guide future grant funding decisions. The recommended hybrid process would establish eligible program areas, allowable expenditures, funding requirements, application procedures, reporting requirements, and an annual scoring matrix, while preserving City Council discretion to adopt or modify staff recommendations. The policy focuses funding on programs serving children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth ages 24 and younger, with priority areas including education, workforce development, youth enrichment, mental and behavioral health, violence prevention, civic engagement, and community-building.
Staff noted that the policy aligns with community survey feedback and the City’s Strategic Plan, and recommended adoption of the resolution approving the policy, with staff to return on July 2 with the draft 2026 Request for Proposals for Council review.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Burks moved to approve the CSS grant program policy and directed staff to change the name of the grant to focus on youth.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-60
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11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
None.
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola provided context for his request for a presentation from PG&E regarding power outages and infrastructure improvements in Seaside.
12. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Reports provided.
13. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Damon read the closed session items and did not anticipate any report out.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Greg McDanel, City Manager; Samantha Sahkrani, Human Resources Director/Risk Manager
Employee Organizations: Seaside Police Officers' Association, Seaside Firefighters' Association, Seaside Public Safety Managers' Association, Seaside City Employees Association, Seaside Managers Employee Association, Non-Represented NonExempt Confidential Employees, Non-Represented Exempt Confidential Employees, Executive Employees, Unclassified Exempt Employees, and Unclassified Non-Exempt Employees
No report.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 - EXISTING LITIGATION
Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV003912
Case Name: Fontes v City of Seaside
This item was removed from the agenda.
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
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Negotiators: City Manager and City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: City of Sand City and City of Seaside Under Negotiation: Price, Terms or Both
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (d)(2)
Two potential matters.
No report.
14. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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